Agenda and draft minutes

Sub-Committee, SWT Licensing Committee
Monday, 13th July, 2020 10.30 am

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Contact: Clare Rendell Email: c.rendell@somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk 

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Application for the grant of a Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 pdf icon PDF 329 KB

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    Minutes:

    The Chairman introduced himself and his fellow Sub-Committee Members and officers then explained their roles.  As well as acknowledging the documents he explained the procedure to be followed during this meeting of the Sub-Committee.

     

    The Licensing Officer introduced his previously circulated report. An application had been received from Mark Streeter for a Premises Licence to be granted for Coffee Couture, Wimbleball Lake.

     

    The application was initially submitted to allow for the supply of alcohol – both for consumption on the premises and also for consumption off of the premises – between the hours of 11:00 and 23:30 Monday to Sunday.

    Upon receipt of the application, the Licensing Department had duly notified Environmental Health and Avon and Somerset Constabulary.  Following the notification, objection notices had been received from Interested Parties.

     

    Mediation between the Applicant and the Interested Parties was held on the 30 June 2020.  In discussions that followed, the Applicant was prepared to agree amendments to proposed timings and activities, which included the removal of off-sales from the application (thereby leaving only on-sales) and the reduction of the licensable times to 11am – 4pm daily.  Furthermore, they were prepared to introduce an extra condition that restricted the sale of alcohol to purchases of food made for consumption on the premises.  However, as both parties were not able to reach an agreed position, officers proceeded with the hearing.

     

    Detailed in the Officer’s report were the four licensing objectives.  The Sub-Committee was reminded that the Licensing Policy required the Licensing Authority to carry out its various functions to promote these objectives.  These were:-

     

    • The prevention of crime and disorder;
    • Public safety;
    • The prevention of public nuisance; and
    • The protection of children from harm.

     

    The objectives would be paramount considerations when determining a course of action in relation to the Licensing Authority’s licensing functions.  Each objective would be given equal importance.

     

    The following comments and points were presented by the Interested Parties in relation to their written objections:-

    • The Interested Party appreciated the amendments made by the Applicant, however, they still did not see the need for the sale of alcohol at the premises and believed that it would lead to anti-social behaviour.
    • The Interested Party highlighted that the premises was located in a quiet rural area which was accessed via narrow roads and people visited the area due to the beautiful lake and surroundings, it was enjoyed by many but had already experienced problems over the years especially more recently due to lockdown restrictions.  The area had attracted groups of young people who had caused damage and littered in the area, they had also contributed to anti-social behaviour.  South West Lakes and the Police had found it difficult to control due to the location.  The Interested Party had used the café and believed it was a good business and were happy to see some of the amendments made to when alcohol would be sold, but requested further information and were still confused as to why the licence had been applied for.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

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Decision Notice pdf icon PDF 212 KB